SANTA ROSA COUNTY

SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Sheriff Wendell Hall

Milton High School Teacher Arrested for Child Abuse

On January 14, 2009 the Santa Rosa Sheriff's Office was contacted by an investigator with the Department of Children and Family Services concerning an allegation of child abuse. The investigator stated that the child had been spanked by Bradford Grice at his home in Milton on January 9 th and January 10 th supposedly by a leather belt for disciplinary purposes. The investigator inspected the injuries and described them as “bruises on the posterior thigh and buttocks” and very extensive in nature. Photographs were taken and forwarded along with their report to the Santa Rosa Sheriff's Office. Based on the Sheriff's Office investigation a warrant was issued for the arrest of Bradford Leigh Grice (WM DOB 9-27-1965 6'4 200 lbs). This warrant was served on 1-29-09 at 4:58 PM . He was released on bond the same day.

Press Release By:

Marc Ward

Assistant PIO

Media Relations

850-232-2596

Suspect

Bradford Leigh Grice

WM DOB 9-27-1965

6'4" 200 lbs